The village manager’s report brought attention to several important developments, including the opening of an ADA-compliant bathroom at the Tot Lot park, designed to cater to the needs of families with disabilities. The manager also updated council members on various ongoing projects, such as requests for funding for building renovations, progress on the septic to sewer conversion project, and efforts to restore the village’s park. In an attempt to improve traffic safety within the village, measures like adjusting speed limits and implementing a new bulk pickup schedule were discussed.

The Arbor Day event at the Village Hall was announced, aiming to engage residents in tree safety and planting activities. Additionally, the council acknowledged the potential benefits of the PACE program for elderly residents, unanimously supporting the organization of a senior informational session to help clarify how the program could impact property taxes and the process of selling properties.

However, the meeting also revealed an oversight regarding the green reuse area designation for the Riverfront Restaurant. It was noted that there was a legal misstep in not including the item on the current meeting’s agenda, which resulted in a discussion about the cost implications of advertisement in the Miami Herald. The advertisement, costing approximately $3,000, was already in place, but the council agreed that it would suffice for inclusion in the next month’s agenda despite the oversight. The absence of the village attorney, who was expected to provide an explanation for the missed legal aspect, did not hinder the council’s decision to postpone the discussion to the following meeting.

During the “Good and Welfare” segment, a resident brought up a variance issue from a previous meeting, seeking clarification on the possibility of revisiting the decision. The council and the resident engaged in a conversation regarding the procedural steps required for reconsideration, ultimately concluding that the matter would need to be addressed by the Planning and Zoning committee before it could be brought back to the council level.

Furthermore, the Village attorney reported on the status of term rentals. This information was pertinent to residents and council members, as it relates to the regulation of rental properties within the village.

In another community-focused announcement, the importance of the Democratic executive committee elections was brought to the forefront, encouraging residents to participate in the democratic process and highlighting the significance of local governance.